KillProg.A

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It terminates processes belonging to security tools, leaving the computer vulnerable to other malware attacks.
It does not spread automatically using its own means.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

Oct. 13, 2007

Detection updated on:

Oct. 13, 2007

Statistics

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Brief Description

KillProg.A is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It reduces the security level of the computer:
it terminates processes belonging to security tools, such as antivirus programs and firewalls, leaving the computer defenseless against attacks from other malware.

KillProg.A does not spread automatically using its own means. It needs an attacking user's intervention in order to reach the affected computer. The means of transmission used include, among others, floppy disks, CD-ROMs, email messages with attached files, Internet downloads, FTP, IRC channels, peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing networks, etc.